Reverse Caution Mode - MTD Shift-On-The-Go 760 Operator's Manual

Reverse Caution
Mode
(Models equipped with ignition switch
module)
_il= ARNING:Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTIONMODE.Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSECAUTIONMODE positionof the key
switchmoduleallows thetractorto be operatedin
reversewith the blades(PTO)engaged.
IMPORTANT:Mowingin reverseis notrecommended,
Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
IMPORTANT: T he operatorMUSTbe seatedin the
tractorseat.
1, Start the engineas instructedon page 16under
Starting The Engine.
2. Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)
positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)
positionof the key switchmodule. See Fig. 4-5.
3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,
TriangularButton)at the top, rightcornerof the key
switchmodule.The red indicator lightat thetop, left
cornerof the keyswitch modulewill be ONwhile
activated.See Fig.4-5.
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlight ON), thetractorcan
be drivenin reversewith the cuttingblades(PTO)
engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand while
backingto makesureno childrenare around.
6. After resumingforwardmotion,returnthe key to the
NORMALMOWINGposition.
IMPORTANT: T he REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill
remainactivateduntil:
a. Thekey is placedin eitherthe NORMALMOWING
positionor STOPposition.
b. Theoperatorengagesthe parkingbrakebyfully
depressingtheclutch-brakepedal and holdingit
downwhilemovingthe speedcontrol leverintothe
PARKBRAKEposition.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
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Reverse
. PushButton
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 4-5
To releasethe parkingbrake:
1. Depressthe clutch-brakepedaland movethe speed
control leverout of the parkingbrakepositionand into
a desiredspeed.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by plac-
ingthe deck lift leverinany of the six differentcutting
heightnotcheson the rightsideof thefender.
2. Adjustthe deck wheels,ifequipped,sothat theyare
between1A-inch and V2-inch abovethe groundwhen
the tractoris on a smooth,flat surfacesuch as a
driveway.
d_ltlb WARNING : Keep hands and feet away from
the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE:On modelssoequipped,the deck wheelsare an
anti-scalpfeatureof the deck and are notdesignedto
supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck.
Referto Levelingthe Deckon page20 of this manual
for moredetailedinstructions regardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe clutch-brakepedaland hold it down
with yourfoot.
2. Movethe speedcontrolleverall the way downand
intothe parkingbrakeposition.
3. Releasethe clutch-brakepedalto allowthe parking
braketo engage.
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Use extreme caution
while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while
backing. Do not oper-
ate the tractor when
children or others
are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if
someone enters the
area.
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.